Year-long wage squeeze nearing an end
Unemployment fell by 16,000 between December and February to 1.42 million. BBC News – Business
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Syria ‘chemical attack’: OPCW investigators to be allowed into Douma
Experts are to be allowed access to the site of an alleged chemical attack in Syria on 7 April. BBC News – Middle East
Fresh kidnapping by dissident rebel group rocks Ecuador
News of a fresh kidnapping days after three journalists were confirmed killed has shocked Ecuador. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
France’s Macron urges EU to shun nationalism
France’s leader warns of a “civil war” of ideas after recent electoral gains for populists. BBC News – Europe
Trump and Japan’s Abe meet over North Korea and global trade
The US and Japanese leaders meet at Mar-a-Lago, with both seeking respite from pressures at home. BBC News – US & Canada
Windrush generation: Theresa May apologises to Caribbean leaders
Theresa May says the Windrush children have a right to be in the UK and will not be deported. BBC News – UK